R90/6 front wheel issues

roborider · Jan 31, 2014

Hey guys,

My front spoke wheel on my R90/6 is out of round. I figure I'll send it off and have it cleaned and straightened. But, I was wondering if I can tell if this is a BMW wheel or a cheap aftermarket wheel? I don't see any kind of BMW markings on it, like I do for exhaust mufflers.

Any way to tell?

If you have anything to add before I take it off and send it away, I'm all ears!

Thanks,
Rob

typ181r90 · Jan 31, 2014

roborider said:
Hey guys,

My front spoke wheel on my R90/6 is out of round. I figure I'll send it off and have it cleaned and straightened. But, I was wondering if I can tell if this is a BMW wheel or a cheap aftermarket wheel? I don't see any kind of BMW markings on it, like I do for exhaust mufflers.

Any way to tell?

If you have anything to add before I take it off and send it away, I'm all ears!

Thanks,
Rob

Mine say Weinmann on them. They were the manufacturer of the /6 alloys

roborider · Jan 31, 2014

Excellent, thanks. I see that now near the valve stem.

SCBuckeye · Feb 1, 2014

roborider said:
Hey guys,

My front spoke wheel on my R90/6 is out of round. I figure I'll send it off and have it cleaned and straightened. But, I was wondering if I can tell if this is a BMW wheel or a cheap aftermarket wheel? I don't see any kind of BMW markings on it, like I do for exhaust mufflers.

Any way to tell?

If you have anything to add before I take it off and send it away, I'm all ears!

Thanks,
Rob

Be careful who you have do the straightening. It takes a special talent. Over the years I have tried with no success. I could just never get the hang of it. However, when in high school, at the Honda/BMW dealer where I worked, our head mechanic could do it with a snap. He had the knack.

roborider · Feb 1, 2014

I was going to send it to Woody's. I hear good things about them. I've had great success with MCwheel, but they do mostly alloy (like the R12RT). So for spokes, I was going to Woody's. It is not damaged, just out of round. I'll report back on the success.

barron_williams · Feb 1, 2014

Woody's or Buchanan's. Lots of positive reports of their work on spoked wheels. Weimann stamp means you should have stock wheels.

Barron

roborider · Mar 18, 2014

I ended up sending both my wheels to Woody's. Both were in very bad shape, out of round, bent rims, etc. The cost was about $600, which included all new spokes, a good cleaning and clear spray, and new front wheel bearing. They look fantastic now. I can't wait to get them installed.

So, thumbs up for Woody's.

lmo1131 · Mar 18, 2014

I don't see any kind of BMW markings on it, like I do for exhaust mufflers.

Any way to tell?

And don't forget the five retainer "dents" in the rim (across from the valve stem hole).

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